20181003 (8)_Drakkar_Helmsman_and_Assistant
Near Haroldswick (pronounced "Halswick" by Unst locals) on the island of Unst in Shetland, behind a Viking longhouse is a sizeable and authentic appearing Drakkar or Viking longship. This picture shows some carving detail on the stern as well as the external features of the steering oar that substitutes for a proper centrally mounted rudder: non-authentic features include John and Marion though the anti-wind braids of John's hair fit the bill.....
20181003 (8)_Drakkar_Helmsman_and_Assistant
Near Haroldswick (pronounced "Halswick" by Unst locals) on the island of Unst in Shetland, behind a Viking longhouse is a sizeable and authentic appearing Drakkar or Viking longship. This picture shows some carving detail on the stern as well as the external features of the steering oar that substitutes for a proper centrally mounted rudder: non-authentic features include John and Marion though the anti-wind braids of John's hair fit the bill.....